How to pronounce neolith
Say it like NEE-oh-lith. Neolith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- oh
- lith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neolith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of neolith
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NEE-oh-lith.
What does neolith mean?
- A stone implement from the Neolithic era.
Where does neolith come from?
From neo- + -lith.
Questions about saying neolith
How do you pronounce neolith?
Say NEE-oh-lith. The American pronunciation is /ˈnioʊˌlɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈniːəʊˌlɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neolith?
Neolith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · oh · lith.
Is neolith pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈniːəʊˌlɪθ/ (NEE-oh-lith).